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“Top of the City” is a song originally released on the 1993 album The Red Shoes. It was later heavily remixed and rereleased as the ninth track from Kate’s first 2011 album Director’s Cut. Much like the rest of the album, the track features many of the original performances but has had new “scenes”...
[Chorus 1]
One more step to the top of the city
Where just a couple of pigeons are living
Up on the angel's shoulders
[Verse 1]
I don't know if I'm closer to Heaven but
It looks like Hell down there
These streets have never been paved with gold
Welcome to the loneliest city in the world
[Refrain 1]
Oh, baby
It's no good for you now
Keep looking up for the ladder
[Verse 2]
I don't know if you'll love me for it
I don't think we should suffer this
There's just one thing we can do about it
[Chorus 2]
Take me up to the top of the city
Take me up to the top of the city
Take me up to the top of the city
And put me up on the angel's shoulders
[Interlude]
[Verse 3]
See how that building there is nearly built
There's a big fire over on the north of the city
I see you walking down the street with her
I see your lights going on and off
[Refrain 2]
No, baby
She's no good for you now
Look I'm here with the ladder
[Verse 4]
And I don't know if you love me or not
But I don't think we should ever suffer
There's just one thing we can do about it
[Chorus 3]
Take me up to the top of the city
Oh, take me up to the top of the city
Right up to the highest point of the city
Just keep going up to the top of the city
[Verse 5]
I don't mind if it's dangerous
I don't mind if it's raining
Take me up to the top of the city
[Chorus 4]
And put me up on the angel's shoulders
Oh, take me up to the top of the city
Mmm yes, one more step to the top of the city
And put me up on the angel's shoulders
Top of the City [Director’s Cut] was written by Kate Bush.
Top of the City [Director’s Cut] was produced by Kate Bush.
Kate Bush released Top of the City [Director’s Cut] on Mon May 16 2011.